Let’s Talk Root Chakra
The Root chakra is the first chakra at the base of the spine. This chakra is linked to our survival, it supports our determination and strength. It connects us to the earth keeps us grounded in the present.
Signs of a blocked root chakra are shown in emotional as well as physical. Emotionally you may have depression or anxiety, panic attacks be codependent on others, easily feel abandoned, hold resentment and over all insecurity. Physically you may suffer from sciatica, have chronic lower back pain, varicose veins, constipation or diarrhea, water retention. These emotional and physical ailments left in our body lead to a life of prescription medications, suffering and pain.
When the base chakra has been cleared of it’s blocks the pain in your lower back will leave, your internal body system will begin to work properly and flow with ease. You will feel secure in who you are not needing approval from others, you will be able to move forward in life and accept new opportunities. You will feel fearless. You have probably witnessed these people in your life they move forward and things always seem to work out for them they are where you wish you could be. Unblocking this chakra allows you to be that person, to move through life feeling secure and confident. Unblocking the root chakra also aids the flow of the remaining 6 major chakras in our body which aides in healing some of those blockages as well.
How to heal the root chakra. This can be done through energy work with a practitioner in options like reiki, chakra balancing, energy healing, body talk, acupuncture, divine feminine healing, crystal therapy, yoga, sound therapy and many others.
The first step in any healing is acknowledgment. Once the body knows you recognize the connection the healing can begin. Then you explore your options and see what will be a perfect fit for you, and sometimes depending on the emotional issues that come to the surface therapy is always a great balancer.
Crystals associated with the root chakra: red jasper, hematite, smoky quartz, black obsidian, black opal any dark colored crystal is great for the root chakra.
To begin working on your blockage on your own with crystals you can use any of these with a selenite wand. The selenite will help clear the energy. You can carry the crystals in your pocket and sleep with them at night or hold during meditation. Just intend to begin healing and working through the blockage in your chakra. Working on a blocked chakra will bring up feelings and emotions you may not expect or want to deal with but it’s the only way to move through it. So, let the feelings out and the healing will begin.
